Hands down the best!…read more From the moment you walk in, you can feel the welcoming, creative energy. The community here is supportive, friendly, and full of inspiration. One of the best parts of joining as a member is the extra attention and guidance you receive from the owner, Patty--she takes time during your first week to review your goals and special projects, which makes such a difference. The classes are outstanding -- and affordable! You can explore everything from making handles, soy sauce vessels, and teapots to learning how to throw larger pieces. The class sizes are never too packed, so you actually get personal attention while still learning in a relaxed, fun group environment. Whether you're learning centering, trimming, or glazing techniques, the instructors are incredibly knowledgeable and patient. I've learned more here in a few weeks than I did in months elsewhere. They even offer "field" trips where we've gone and done raku and pit fire. It's a great group. Full Circle Pottery truly lives up to its name -- it's a place where your creativity, skills, and community all come full circle.

My husband and I took a semi private class here on a weekend, I forget if it was Saturday or Sunday…read moremorning, but we each paid $80 and had a two hour class. Our teacher, Megs was great, but could have explained the process a bit better. She more showed us and had us follow by example, sometimes jumping in and taking over for us when things got out of hand, like our clay being totally off center and wobbling horribly on the electric wheel. We both made two ceramic pieces, but had to pay an additional $10 each to have those fired in the kiln. The $80 we paid covered the one piece we were allowed and the extra $10 was for the additional piece we made that we requested to be fired in the kiln. I didn't like how we couldn't come back and fix up our pieces, like sand it down and glaze it. I was really looking forward to glazing our pieces, but we could only look at a wall full of color choices and write ours down to have it painted by someone else and fired. Full-Circle said they would call us in about a month to come pick it up. It's been a month, and they did just email us to pick up our pieces, showing us a photo of both of ours. Unfortunately, we couldn't pick it up before Hanukkah, and my husband wanted to gift his mom a handmade ceramic piece, but it wasn't done in time. We really like how close the studios is to our home. We could have walked there but left the house late that morning, so we drove. We got lunch at the taco place next door afterwards. We had free street parking that day so it must have been a Sunday. We enjoyed our pottery class and would pay to be members, but it's too expensive, so a single class will do for now.

I attended the Plein Air Workshop at Kline Academy, excited to improve my painting skills and…read morereceive guidance from the instructor. Unfortunately, my experience was disappointing. Despite the class being very small (only five students), the instructor completely ignored me the entire session, while giving multiple rounds of feedback to other students--including one sitting directly in front of me. I even walked to the location with the instructor, so there's no way this was just an oversight. I paid for this class expecting at least some level of instruction, but I left feeling like my presence didn't matter. If I wanted to paint outside alone with zero feedback, I could have done so for free.

It was cool.. We attended the model posing class, Everyone was warm and very polite..read more

Went to the Art on Ocean event yesterday where Paint Lab was participating. So fun to see a local…read morestudio popping up to inspire the city. Lots of kids painting and a mural for everyone to be a part of. The staff did a great job managing the event given there was just one person running the show with a lot of interest. We stopped by to check out the mural and I've painted at the studio before. It's a really lovely place and I was excited to see such a good showing. There's so much creativity in Santa Monica and Ally is doing a great job fostering the nest generation of it!

We met Ally at the pier and she was the best vibe ever! We had so much fun at the pier she brought…read moreall vibes and encouraged us to let out creativity flow. Shes the best! So happy we ran into her today!!!

My wife and I took the beginner pottery class at Good Dirt LA with Amber, and it was such a great…read moreexperience. We had an absolute blast from start to finish. Amber made the class really fun and approachable--she's incredibly knowledgeable but explains everything in a way that makes you feel comfortable, even if it's your first time touching clay. The studio itself is beautiful--clean, welcoming, and just a really cute, inspiring space to create in. You can tell a lot of thought went into the vibe of the place. It made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommend this class for anyone looking to try something new, have a fun date, or just get creative. We'll definitely be back!

Attended a class with a couple friends - what a fun experience! We learned some of the basics of…read morewheel throwing and made a couple pieces. We pick up our finished items in a couple weeks and I can't wait to sew how they turn out! Seriously considering taking one of their boot camps to dive deeper into learning about pottery and creating one of a kind pieces.

Had an amazingggg time here! I joined an online women's group for activities and get togethers and…read moreone of them organized for us to do a class here. Had taken ceramics in college for a whole semester but really could not remember a single thing...so was super excited for this. We got Joy as our teacher for a single session of no frills, basic pottery class and she was great. She was patient and pretty friendly to all of us beginners. Class was super organized. You grab your aprons, your wheel, your slab of clay and watch her demo. You go step by step because some steps will cause you to "lose it all" lol. She explained that their typical classes would allow you to see your clay through from a blob all the way to the firing process which takes several sessions of classes (gotta wait for things to dry etc). There is also a little board with all the firing colors and oxidization/reduction differences which is cool to see it nearly organized. I remember in school there were just huge vats of color hanging around for us to visualize. Afterwards we all helped clean up and labeled our pottery. Entire session was about 2-3 hours. Our bowls will likely be finished in a month after they dip them and fire them up for us. Would totally come back for more classes if they weren't so far... We also had some snacks and drinks some people had brought along but typically I don't think there would be much eating involved...hands are dirty. Theres also a parking lot so parking is handled.

If you're looking for the most amazing pottery wheel apron, you MUST buy their Claypron apron. It…read moreis so practical with its split leg design and so cute - comes in various colors. Customer service is great!

The best art teacher. Rama is very talented! I am so appreciative of the space Rama has given my…read moredaughter. A personal experience no one can duplicate. You will not find a better art teacher. Her and her son are truly loving and good people.

Rama and West LA Art Center is truly amazing. This place is life changing and transformational…read more Rama, the owner and art teacher has been a mentor, support system, and the most amazing art teacher. I have been going to her for over 10 years and the level of respect I have for her is unmatched. She not only is an amazing human being, but she is an amazing artist herself who teaches you the fundamentals of drawing, painting, and beyond. I have made masterpieces with her and she guides you through it all! She puts her students first and makes sure they succeed in every single way. It is a privilege to be one of Rama's long standing students. I have also been able to help her grow her business and she is such a pleasure to work with. Her energy, her calming presence, and love for her job makes painting so enjoyable. I am so ever grateful for Rama and her work! I only want to see Rama succeed and grow her business even more. I am so grateful for her and I hope anyone has the privilege to take at least one of her classes!

The Temple of Mediclaytion has become my absolute favorite place to be. Patrick is incredibly kind,…read morejoyous, genuine, supportive and a truly gifted ceramicist. His well of knowledge and moreover passion for the craft are deeply inspiring. The sense of community in this space is very special. Patrick makes it easy to develop a level of trust / bond with fellow classmates with the positive / optimistic atmosphere he has created. The energy here is very down to earth and approachable for all. I am now in LOVE with clay and will be doing this for the rest of my days. THANK YOU, PATRICK AND THE TEMPLE OF MEDICLAYTION!

I'm a much better person having Temple of Mediclaytion in my life! Been taking weekly classes…read moreregularly for a year and love throwing in such a friendly and chill studio atmosphere. Patrick is so generous with his time and is constantly sharing his endless ceramic knowledge. I've learned so much from him, his workshops, and from other students who are also so sharing. Sam is the class logistics wizard! I'm not sure how she replies to my emails so quickly among the many many things she does. They really care about the people that are part of this awesome community they've built. This is a special place. Get grounded and centered here.

Ilana Block is the Best Darn Art Teacher in Los Angeles, and I'm lucky to have found her! She is…read morenot only a well respected artist in Los Angeles, her true genius is teaching. Ilana knows the Art World inside-out and is brilliant in how she pulls just the right Art Book out of her library to help demonstrate an idea or direction to the whole class or to an individual artist, especially when we're stuck and need help to move forward. As a new student, Ilana will take you from wherever you are artistically and help you find your own direction, style, and voice. Her patience is amazing and her knowledge is even more amazing! Every class turns an ordinary day into a Mini Master Class with our Mentor, the Best Darn Art Teacher in Los Angeles!

ILANA BLOCH Art teacher EXTRAORDINAIRE !…read more After years of art study with various teachers in drawing, painting in water color and oils -learning the techniques of the masters-I wanted a new direction. I went on a search for an art class where I could learn to explore art abstraction and new media. To my great advantage, I learned of ILANA BLOCH. Her knowledge of art history and the current art scene is keen and accurate. Combined with an uncanny people sensitivity and "computer mind" my own artistic output has grown exponentially! Her small classes (in an intimate, well-equipped studio) comprise students of all skill levels. I marvel at how she guides each person so personally...geared directly to the individual. You'd be lucky to score a spot in one of her classes!